Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia ATLANTA,__________________ March 06, 2013 The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order: A13A1160. MICHAEL R. BERLON v. DAVID ZELBY.

Michael R. Berlon filed this direct appeal seeking review of the trial court’s order imposing discovery sanctions on Berlon by striking his answer and counterclaim. The trial court subsequently set a hearing on damages. The order which Berlon seeks to appeal is not a final order. Berlon’s failure to comply with the interlocutory appeal requirements deprives this Court of jurisdiction to consider the appeal. See OCGA § 5-6-34 (b); American Medical Security Group, Inc. v. Parker, 284 Ga. 102, 104-105 (5) (663 SE2d 697) (2008); Lightwerk Studios v. Door Units of Ga., 184 Ga. App. 148, 149 (361 SE2d 32) (1987). Accordingly, this appeal is hereby DISMISSED.

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia 03/06/2013 Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,__________________ I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto affixed the day and year last above written.

, Clerk.